Cleveland County Kitchen
Cleveland County Kitchen is a collaboration between N.C. Cooperative Extension and Cleveland Community College to showcase local farmers and …
Local Foods
The Cleveland County Center Local Foods contact is Greg Traywick.
The Bees of North Carolina
Congratulations to Dr. Elsa Youngsteadt & Hannah Levenson for this excellent new book, available as a hardcopy for purchase …
Save the Date for Our 2020 Spring Ag Fest!
Spring Ag Fest Celebrating Chatham County Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources Saturday, March 28, 2020 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This is a FREE Event! Chatham …
"Cabin Fever” EMGV Third Annual Symposium - Early Bird Registration Now Open!
Please join us for our Third Annual Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cleveland County “Cabin Fever” Symposium: Please go to …
Fall Aphid Management in Small Grains
“As your winter wheat and barley are emerging and summer grasses are dying, scouting for aphids becomes more important …
Early Season Italian Ryegrass Control in Wheat - New Video
Informative video on controlling early-season Italian ryegrass in wheat. Please see video …
Extension Programs
Looking for Extension programs related to local foods? Check out the Cooperative Extension Local Food Portal Overview Site Map …
Extension Publications
Looking for Extension publications on local foods? Check out the Cooperative Extension Local Food Portal Local Food Extension Publications …
Local Food Systems
Looking for resources on local food systems? Check out the Cooperative Extension Local Food Portal Local Food Systems Concepts …
Strong Communities
Looking for resources on building strong communities through local foods? Check out the Cooperative Extension Local Food Portal Strong …
Youth & Families
Looking for resources for youth & families related to local foods? Check out the resources on the Cooperative Extension …
Nutrition & Health
Looking for Nutrition & Health resources pertaining to local foods? Check out these national and statewide programs and resources …
Cook Local Food
Looking for resources for cooking local foods? Check out the seasonal recipes, food prepping tips, and cooking videos on …
Grow Local Food
Looking for tips for growing local foods? Check out resources for farm production, including for new and beginning farmers, on …
Find Local Food
Looking for where to buy local food? Check out this great list of resources from the North Carolina mountains …
Cleveland County 4-H Holiday Wreath and Garland Fundraiser
Cleveland County 4-H is having a Holiday Wreath and Garland Sale/Fundraiser. Please see Wreath/Garland Order Form if you would like …
Summer 2019 Snapshots From Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Garden
Photos by Debbie Roos, N.C. Cooperative Extension of Chatham County In late 2008, I planted a demonstration pollinator garden at Chatham …
What's in Season?
Check out these seasonal guides from the NC 10% Campaign Resources webpage and find local food at your nearby farmers …
Fall Festival at Huckleberry Trail Farm!
The Fall Festival Season at Huckleberry Trail Farm has begun! There are so many awesome activities awaiting visitors to the …
Final Pollinator Garden Tours of 2019!
The month of October presents two opportunities to learn about creating pollinator habitat! Chatham County Agriculture Agent Debbie Roos will …
Learn More Using the Resources Below
Information Portals
- Local Food -- a Flagship Program for North Carolina Cooperative Extension
- NC Community Gardens
- NC Fresh Produce Safety
Key Local Food Topics
- Local Food System Supply Chain
- NC Organizations and State Partners
- Nutrition and Health
- Strong Communities
- Youth, Families and Communities
Publications, Information, and News
- Backyard Flocks and Eggs (from poultry.ces.ncsu.edu)
- Growing Small Farms - NCCE Chatham County Center
Resources
Recent Publications related to Local Foods
Fresh Market Tomato Production Piedmont and Coastal Plain of North Carolina
The tomato is a warm season crop. With special production practices you can produce your …
2 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden
Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …
2 weeks ago — Horticulture Information Leaflets
Farm to University: Guide for Extension Agents
This guide provides information to Extension educators on Farm to University programming so farmers can …
3 weeks ago — Local Foods
Creating the Perfect Blend: Community Resources Needed to Support a Sustainable Craft Beverage Industry
The growing craft beverage industry is generating tourism in Wake County. This publication discusses the …
3 weeks ago
Herbicide Carryover in Hay, Manure, Compost, and Grass Clippings
Many farmers and home gardeners have reported damage to vegetable and flower crops after applying …
12/18/19
Part 2: Cooling - Postharvest Handling and Cooling of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers for Small Farms
Field heat should be removed from fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers as quickly as possible …
Growing Warm-Season Fruits and Vegetables in Childcare Production Gardens
This publication focuses on easy-to-grow, child-friendly, warm-season fruits and vegetables suitable for childcare center gardening. …
Creating Childcare Center Production Gardens
This publication focuses on developing fruit and vegetable production gardens in the Outdoor Learning Environment …